You may have taken a yoga class recently where the teacher shared a positive affirmation. These short, powerful statements are designed to inspire confidence, promote positive thinking, and improve mental and emotional well-being. By regularly repeating these affirmations, we can reshape our thought patterns, reduce negative self-talk, and enhance our overall outlook on life. Most positive affirmations are based on the power of the individual to shape or change their day or life. Let’s look at some popular affirmations and how we can restructure them into positive Christian affirmations that focus on the power of Christ to transform us and renew our minds.

Changing Popular Affirmations into Positive Christian Affirmations

Common Affirmation: I am worthy of love and respect
Christian Truth: I am loved as a child of God (1 John 3:1).

Common Affirmation: I am capable of achieving my goals
Christian Truth: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)

Common Affirmation: I am confident and strong
Christian Truth: The Lord is my strength and shield; I trust Him and am helped. (Psalm 28:7)

Common Affirmation: I am grateful for the good things in my life
Christian Truth: I give thanks to God in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Common Affirmation: I deserve to be happy
Christian Truth: God fills me with His joy, peace, and hope (Romans 15:13)

Common Affirmation: I am growing and improving every day
Christian Truth: I am being transformed into the image of Christ more and more each day (2 Corinthians 3:18)

Common Affirmation: I am surrounded by positive and supportive people
Christian Truth: God connects the lonely with others and surrounds me with His love (Psalm 68:6)

Common Affirmation: I trust the process of life and embrace change
Christian Truth: I trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Common Affirmation: I choose myself
Christian Truth: I am called by name, and I belong to God (Isaiah 43:1)

Common Affirmation: I am needed
Christian Truth: I am a vital part of the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:27)

Common Affirmation: I am enough
Christian Truth: I am complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10)

Do you see the difference in these? It shifts our focus off of us and onto God. By changing our focus, we allow for the transformation of our minds. Using scripture-based affirmations helps us to grow spiritually by continually reinforcing biblical truths. This practice keeps our minds focused on God’s promises and character.

Are you interested in more ways that we can shed light on some common Yoga practices? Read this blog on why we need Jesus to really “Let it go.”

How To Create Affirmations

Here are some key aspects to help you use or create positive affirmations:

Present Tense: Affirmations are usually stated as if they are already true, helping to reinforce the desired mindset. For example, “I am loved by God” rather than “I will be loved by God when…”

Positive Language: Affirmations focus on positive outcomes and avoid negative wording. Instead of saying, “I am not lonely,” a positive affirmation would be, “I am surrounded by God’s love and my church family.”

Specific and Personal: Effective affirmations are specific to your needs and the truths revealed in scripture. They should resonate personally and address areas where you need some added hope.

Repetition: Regular repetition of affirmations helps to embed them in the subconscious mind. You can do this throughout the day in any way you can remember. Try setting alerts on your phone, reciting them as you get ready in the morning, while you cook each meal, or any other time that works for you. Affirmations can be spoken aloud, written down, or visualized in the mind. Some people find it helpful to combine these methods for a more comprehensive approach.

Emotional Connection: For affirmations to be most effective, it’s important to feel an emotional connection to the words. This helps to make the affirmation more powerful and believable.

Based on the Word of God: Affirmations grounded in scripture carry the authority of God’s word. They are not just positive statements but declarations rooted in the ultimate truth and power of the Bible.

The Takeaway

By basing affirmations on scripture, we ensure that our thoughts and declarations are aligned with God’s will and purposes. This alignment fosters a deeper relationship with God and provides encouragement and strength during challenging times. The enemy often uses lies and deception to undermine our faith. Scripture-based affirmations counter these lies with God’s truth, helping us stand firm against the enemy’s attacks.

Furthermore, they remind believers of God’s presence, love, and faithfulness, offering comfort and hope. Romans 12:2 encourages believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Scripture-based affirmations help replace negative or worldly thinking with God’s truth, leading to a renewed and transformed mindset.

Scripture-based affirmations help replace negative or worldly thinking with God’s truth, leading to a renewed and transformed mindset.

Affirmations based on scripture positively influence thoughts, attitudes, and actions. They help us focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8). By grounding affirmations in scripture, Christians ensure that their positive declarations are not only encouraging but also spiritually edifying and aligned with the ultimate truth of God’s word.

Another great way to keep God’s word close to your heart is by practicing breath prayers. Try one of my free yoga classes, where we use a breath prayer throughout to keep our minds and hearts grounded in Scripture. 

Do you have a favorite scripture-based affirmation? If so, please share it in the comments below to help lift each other up!